IndependANT

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IndependANT is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Young Horses and was released on April 25, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore the vast Living Room to find food for your struggling ant colony in this cute and casual collectathon!

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and charming little collectathon that offers a light-hearted experience, perfect for a short play session.
It's completely free, making it an accessible option for players looking for a quick and enjoyable game.
The dialogue and world-building are cute and engaging, with interesting characters and side quests that add to the overall experience.

The game is very short, taking less than 30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
Controls can be stiff and frustrating at times, with issues like awkward jumping mechanics and a lack of button remapping options.
While the graphics are decent, the game feels more like a tech demo than a fully developed project, lacking polish and depth.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The story revolves around helping ant friends gather food to prevent starvation, with additional side quests that enhance the experience through engaging dialogues and interactions with various ants. While the main objective can be completed in about 20 minutes, players appreciate the charm of the narrative, likening it to a blend of "Toy Story" and "Antz." However, some users expressed a desire for clearer mission guidance and more streamlined gameplay.
- “Your goal is to get a few food pieces so your ant friends don't starve, but there are also some smaller side quests you can do as well.”
- “Nice side quests and dialogues with other ants.”
- “Not only that, but there are more than a dozen other ants we can converse with, and some offer side missions.”
- “I would like a more forward mission; it took me a while to figure out how to do anything really. It seems like a very good game though (to be honest, I wanted a game to speedrun). Also, if there were a way to completely delete the food claimed, as the ringlings disappear after restarting but food does not.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally described as passable, with some reviewers noting a pleasing 1960s aesthetic and good performance. However, there is a consensus that the visuals lack polish and could be improved, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are appreciated, many feel that they need to be complemented by stronger gameplay to elevate the game to a higher standard.
- “The 1960's aesthetic was really nice to look at and the couple Bugsnax easter eggs made me smile.”
- “The graphics are nice in this game and the performance is good.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “Frankly, if this had more content, slightly better graphics, and a lot more polish, it could have been a whopping commercial success. However, the brevity of the game, along with its rough edges, makes it feel more like a demo than a serious game development endeavor, which is a wasted opportunity for success.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome nature, providing players with a joyful experience that evokes smiles and positive emotions.
- “A very wholesome game you should play when you want to smile!”
- “This game made me feel a deep connection with the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
- “The emotional storytelling left me in tears; it beautifully captures the highs and lows of life.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game features minimal controls and is well-optimized, offering decent performance and appealing graphics. Overall, players report a smooth gaming experience.
- “Very minimal controls but decently optimized.”
- “The graphics are nice in this game and the performance is good.”
- “The game feels sluggish and poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers feel that the game falls short in delivering high-quality gameplay that matches its visual presentation, suggesting that it does not meet the expectations of top-tier gaming experiences.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highlighted by the catchy and enjoyable track "My Dingaling," which has received positive feedback for its engaging and fun nature.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, being both fun and well-crafted despite its short length.
- “It's a short game, but it's fun, funny, and well made.”